Of People And Places

Respect for animal welfare is often based on the belief that nonhuman animals are  sentient  and that consideration should be given to their  well-being  or  suffering , especially when they are under the care of humans. These concerns can include how animals are  slaughtered  for food, how they are used in scientific research, how they are kept (as pets, in zoos, farms, circuses, etc.), and how human activities affect the welfare and survival of wild species. Animal welfare science  is an emerging field that seeks to answer questions raised by the keeping and use of animals, such as whether hens are frustrated when confined in cages,  whether the psychological well-being of animals in laboratories can be maintained, and whether zoo animals are stressed by the transport required for international conservation. Ireland leads research into farm animal welfare with the recently published. Educate your family about endangered species in y...